U. S. Virgin Islands Off The Beaten Path Tips by thunderbox

Tour the islands around St....

Tour the islands around St. Thomas-St. John, Virgin Gorda, St Croix, Jost Van Dyke ...
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VI Eco Tours!! This is a...

VI Eco Tours!! This is a must-see if you have the time. The group provides tours of the local mangrove lagoon. It's run by this brainy bio. major who makes mangroves seem interesting. Throughout the tour, you row your own kayak through the lagoon while the guides point out various flora and fauna. Then, they take you snorkeling in an awesome reef that's been barely explored since it's not open to the public. This was a lot of fun and it helps work off a few of those pina coladas!

Take the ferry to St. John's...

Take the ferry to St. John's for dinner one night. You can take the ferry from Red Hook or Charlotte Amalie. Most restaurants will reimburse the fare when you come over. Definitely try this one night. The restaurants in St. John rival those in St. Thomas. A lot are right on the beach, plus you get the added bonus of taking a night ride through the harbor and seeing the stars reflecting in the water.